Serving 424 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, West Valley School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 22% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 424 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
West Valley School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
West Valley School's student population of 424 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
424 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
West Valley School ranks within the top 10% of all 707 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Valley School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.38. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#59 out of 707 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
11%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
3%
5%
Black
n/a
1%
White
92%
78%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is West Valley School's ranking?
West Valley School is ranked #59 out of 707 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are West Valley School often compared to?
West Valley Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Smith Valley Primary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MT state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% MT state average).
How many students attend West Valley School?
424 students attend West Valley School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of West Valley School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Valley School?
West Valley School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does West Valley School offer ?
West Valley School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is West Valley School part of?
West Valley School is part of West Valley Elem School District.
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